Alternative to dryer sheets...

Okay, this may seem a bit odd, but for anyone out there who wants to use anti-static dryer sheets but has family members with sensory issues or just doesn't like the expense & waste (both conditions are true for my family)... then I have found a really good alternative :) I found these dryer balls on the Gaiam web site, where I buy my toilet paper & other "green" products. I thought, "what the heck" & gave 'em a try. And they really work! Gaiam sells them for $18 & they have a 2-year guarantee (see the dryer balls site for more info). I was ready to give the dryer sheets up entirely after B was born (I certainly didn't use them when he was a baby, even the non-scented ones) but my husband finds the sensation of his socks clinging to his trousers uncomfortable :) so I started using the scent-free ones when B was older. With B's sensitivity to strong, perfumy smells the scented ones were never an option... plus, I use lavender scented laundry soap as aromatherapy for him, so it'd be silly to cover up that nice scent. I am really pleased with this alternative to dryer sheets. Be aware, they're a bit noisy at first (when the laundry is still really wet) bouncing around in the dryer, but get quieter very rapidly. So, there's the Worksop hint of the day... :)